Geometry Matrices and wedge product concepts needed

AI Thread Summary
The discussion centers on a desire to learn Clifford and Grassmannian algebras from a beginner's perspective, particularly for someone with a background in software development and a general understanding of matrices. The participant references a specific book that approaches linear algebra from a basis-free perspective, emphasizing tensors and wedge products, which serves as a useful preparatory resource. However, the book does not explicitly cover Clifford and Grassmannian algebras, although it touches on related concepts. The individual anticipates needing to ask basic questions due to gaps in their unconventional learning history.
J Morello
Messages
2
Reaction score
0
I want to learn clifford and grassmannian algebras. I need to be taken from mostly a beginners point, and from a place of matrices only in general terms, and years since use.

ANybody up for it? I am a software developer, so not at the bottom of any learning curve.
 
Physics news on Phys.org
Look at this book: https://sites.google.com/site/winitzki/linalg
It does linear algebra with a basis free approach. So it will make full use of tensors and wedge products. It doesn't do clifford or grassmannian algebras though (well he does, but he doesn't identify them as such), but it's a nice preparation.
 
I will start with it, but I may have basic questions i need to ask, as I learned a lot very unconventionally. So there are holes in my knowledge all over.
 
For the following four books, has anyone used them in a course or for self study? Compiler Construction Principles and Practice 1st Edition by Kenneth C Louden Programming Languages Principles and Practices 3rd Edition by Kenneth C Louden, and Kenneth A Lambert Programming Languages 2nd Edition by Allen B Tucker, Robert E Noonan Concepts of Programming Languages 9th Edition by Robert W Sebesta If yes to either, can you share your opinions about your personal experience using them. I...
Hi, I have notice that Ashcroft, Mermin and Wei worked at a revised edition of the original solid state physics book (here). The book, however, seems to be never available. I have also read that the reason is related to some disputes related to copyright. Do you have any further information about it? Did you have the opportunity to get your hands on this revised edition? I am really curious about it, also considering that I am planning to buy the book in the near future... Thanks!
Back
Top